If you spend any significant amount of time traveling, you know the irritation of trying to get and stay connected. It used to be okay—even beneficial. But these days, connectivity is necessary for so much of our day-to-day lives that going a week, or even a few days, without it can be a problem.
Many of us have taken to using our phones as portable hotspots. While this can work in a pinch, there are a few problems with the approach:
- You don’t always have cell reception available when you need it.
- If you do, it can be far too slow to be usable.
- Many cell service providers limit the data you can use on a standard plan and charge extra if you exceed the limit.
Whether you’re heading out on a weekend camping trip, spending more time on your boat, or traveling the country in an RV, finding reliable internet access is important but difficult. Fortunately, you have a few options.
Wi-Fi hotspots, unlimited mobile data plans, and—of course—satellite internet are all solid ways to help alleviate your portable internet issues and keep you connected.